Axl Rose vs. US. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin

[WhazUp]

5 minutes ago, soon said:

Yes, that was ridiculous.

doesnt mean he’s wrong in his tweet though.

Yes, and that is the larger point of all of this.  I think it is two-fold - it is very telling that a fucking rock singer is making more logical sense in this case than the Treasury Secretary - and also the fact that someone in a so-called esteemed and professional position would actively engage in a unprofessional, unbecoming Twitter feud with said rock singer lol. 

And on top of that not reviewing his own Tweet to make sure he at least got the flag of our country correct 

Then again when I think of who is sitting in the White House and the types of Tweets that come from that particular man, "professional" and "logical" are two words I would not put checkmarks next to

Edited May 8, 2020 by WhazUp

[guitarpatch]

2 minutes ago, Arnuld said:

True but I think the stuff he says on Twitter is fucking retarded for the most part. And he’s being a hypocrite for criticizing Mnuchin about travel when performed a stadium show at the start of the pandemic. 

Maybe you’d have a point if Axl were receiving the same daily briefings and had the same available info as Mnuchin
 

Was it possibly shaky judgement at the time? Sure. That’s not at all comparable to what was being accused here. It’s not on the same level 

[DieselDaisy]

Should we ask Rose what his opinion on herd mentality or immunity is? Rose is just another hypocrite, playing shows during the pandemic, self-isolating in a mansion, like all the other hypocrites who like to hector people. His opinion isn't worth a wank. 

[Swampfox]

1 minute ago, Arnuld said:

True but I think the stuff he says on Twitter is fucking retarded for the most part. And he’s being a hypocrite for criticizing Mnuchin about travel when performed a stadium show at the start of the pandemic. 

Mnuchin should ask why One in a Million didn't make it on disc 2.  Then One in a Million will trend on twitter and everyone can remember the real Axl not the woke version.

[DieselDaisy]

Just now, WhazUp said:

Like I have been saying, that is the whole point.  You know it is sad when someone in the professional position the Treasury Secretary is in, is in the objective wrong

 

At that point what Axl did or didn't do in Mexico is irrelevant.  It is more about who our so-called leaders are in this country and that incompetence manifested in a Twitter feud with a rock singer making more sense than he is

I don't even know who this Munchkin fella is. 

[Blackstar]

18 minutes ago, DieselDaisy said:

Rose can comment on politics all he wants but then why should anyone listen to a rock singer who has been effectively washed up since 1993?

Well, a member of the U.S. government thought that what Axl had to say was worth replying, then the media all over the world thought that was worth reporting, and Axl's tweet now has about 120,000 likes.

[Swampfox]

Just now, DieselDaisy said:

I don't even know who this Munchkin fella is. 

He's the guy that got money out to Americans and small businesses in record time so we can eat and pay bills to get through the shutdown.  But some people aren't happy that Trump put his name on the checks.  Axl didn't get a check because he makes more than $100,000 a year and isn't married and has no kids to feed.  

[Chester 524]

1 hour ago, ShadowOfTheWave said:

 

The problem is Axl doesn't tag who he's tweeting at so Trump probably doesn't see them.

agreed, but he didn't tag Mnuchin either and he responded within an hour (or so) of Axls tweet.  and with all the news this made today, I'll be willing to bet Trump has heard about it.  

I mean Axl called the first lady an "alleged" escort over Twitter a few years ago....

I'm just really hoping for Axl/ Trump: Get in the Ring part 2: who's orange colored weave will fall off first?  

[vloors]

15 minutes ago, Blackstar said:

He hasn't been following him. Maybe his wife has 

Are you seriously comparing a high-level government official to a rock musician?

Only thing im comparing is how poor both are at communication.

[guitarpatch]

8 minutes ago, Swampfox said:

He's the guy that got money out to Americans and small businesses in record time so we can eat and pay bills to get through the shutdown.  But some people aren't happy that Trump put his name on the checks.  Axl didn't get a check because he makes more than $100,000 a year and isn't married and has no kids to feed.  

He gave us our own $ back that will be taken from future tax returns 

He led the SBA program that allowed banks to favor clients that had leveraged debt, awarded businesses that were pro Trump or allowed publicly traded companies collect from its coffers and left much of Main Street to fight over scraps 

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5 minutes ago, Swampfox said:

He's the guy that got money out to Americans and small businesses in record time so we can eat and pay bills to get through the shutdown.  But some people aren't happy that Trump put his name on the checks.  Axl didn't get a check because he makes more than $100,000 a year and isn't married and has no kids to feed.  

^^^This statement is incorrect. The Trump regime denied the money to US citizens who happen to be the children of immigrants, among others racist and xenophobic fuckery.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/united-states-mnuchin-sued-stimulus-checks-immigrants-children/

20 minutes ago, WhazUp said:

Yes, and that is the larger point of all of this.  I think it is two-fold - it is very telling that a fucking rock singer is making more logical sense in this case than the Treasury Secretary - and also the fact that someone in a so-called esteemed and professional position would actively engage in a unprofessional, unbecoming Twitter feud with said rock singer lol. 

And on top of that not reviewing his own Tweet to make sure he at least got the flag of our country correct 

Then again when I think of who is sitting in the White House and the types of Tweets that come from that particular man, "professional" and "logical" are two words I would not put checkmarks next to

Agreed. And well said. 

Out of likes but I’d give you a Liberian monkey... err shit I meant to say dolphin, lol

[Voodoochild]

22 minutes ago, DieselDaisy said:

Should we ask Rose what his opinion on herd mentality or immunity is? Rose is just another hypocrite, playing shows during the pandemic, self-isolating in a mansion, like all the other hypocrites who like to hector people. His opinion isn't worth a wank. 

When Axl says the US government should be taking care of their own citzens, that's hardly just an opinion. Even if it was, he's just right.

He shouldn't get the Mexico gig going. But the situation is BY FAR worse now. 

16 minutes ago, Blackstar said:

Well, a member of the U.S. government thought that what Axl had to say was worth replying, then the media all over the world thought that was worth reporting, and Axl's tweet now has about 120,000 likes.

Indeed. Axl is a well-known public person. There's a reason why media is reporting it. 

[scotsappetite]

Tbh, it's enough to make you give up on this"brand". Biggest guns, axl fan, but we are here in May, iv tickets for Glasgow, v.i.p....not a peep about that, or whole European tour, but can take time out to tweet political bullshit!!! How out of reality is this band, management, lead! This shit needs fixed, you aint in 91 anymore, earn your shit, like the fans have too!! And not just for now, going forward, you snooze.. You will loose. 

[Sydney Fan]

25 minutes ago, Swampfox said:

He's the guy that got money out to Americans and small businesses in record time so we can eat and pay bills to get through the shutdown.  But some people aren't happy that Trump put his name on the checks.  Axl didn't get a check because he makes more than $100,000 a year and isn't married and has no kids to feed.  

Lol he mightnt be married, but im sure he has a few brazillian hangeroners living in his mansion that he gives money to.

Does Beta still live with him i wonder?

Edited May 8, 2020 by Sydney Fan

[guitarpatch]

1 minute ago, scotsappetite said:

Tbh, it's enough to make you give up on this"brand". Biggest guns, axl fan, but we are here in May, iv tickets for Glasgow, v.i.p....not a peep about that, or whole European tour, but can take time out to tweet political bullshit!!! How out of reality is this band, management, lead! This shit needs fixed, you aint in 91 anymore, earn your shit, like the fans have too!! And not just for now, going forward, you snooze.. You will loose. 

You realize Axl and the band has nothing to do with this? They show up if the promoter says the show is on. If it’s not, the promoter refunds your $ 

[Asdiz]

Growing up I always thought axl was counter-culture and dangerous. Sad to see him another basic, brainwashed, Hollywood liberal with no connection to the hardworking folks that make up the brunt of the country. 

Edited May 8, 2020 by Asdiz
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[soon]

1 minute ago, Asdiz said:

Growing up I always thought axl was counter-culture and dangerous. Sad to see him another basic, brainwashed, Hollywood liberal.

You think people should travel around the States during the pandemic????

[downzy]

1 hour ago, vloors said:

Same way that Axl never replies to fans or gives updates on music but happy to push his political views on everyone.

Sorry, but this is nonsense. 

Nobody is forced to follow Axl on twitter. You have the freedom not to listen.

If you don’t want something shoved down your throat, don’t open your mouth. 

[WhazUp]

9 minutes ago, Asdiz said:

Growing up I always thought axl was counter-culture and dangerous. Sad to see him another basic, brainwashed, Hollywood liberal with no connection to the hardworking folks that make up the brunt of the country. 

I mean, with all due respect  the way I look at it, either someone is right or they aren't - "Hollywood", "liberal" and "basic" are just buzzterms the right use for discrediting, not anything that really means much factually here

I can't see what is sad about him having to correct a so-called person in a position of political power other than the fact it is sad the Treasury Secretary is logically worse for wear compared to the lead singer of the band that did "Cornshucker" lol

Edited May 8, 2020 by WhazUp

[Draguns]

1 hour ago, DieselDaisy said:

Rose can comment on politics all he wants but then why should anyone listen to a rock singer who has been effectively washed up since 1993?

When a news organization like Bloomberg News, Politico, NY Times, etc. are writing articles regarding current events and a rock singer, I wouldn't say he's washed up. 

[downzy]

11 minutes ago, Asdiz said:

Growing up I always thought axl was counter-culture and dangerous. Sad to see him another basic, brainwashed, Hollywood liberal with no connection to the hardworking folks that make up the brunt of the country. 

Yeah...  Good point.  The guy with the fake tan with fake hair with the fake wife with fake wealth inherited by his father who lived in a gold NYC apartment and hires undocumented workers at resorts few can afford and who makes his cheap clothing brand in China is the true voice for the common man. 

[Draguns]

19 minutes ago, Asdiz said:

Growing up I always thought axl was counter-culture and dangerous. Sad to see him another basic, brainwashed, Hollywood liberal with no connection to the hardworking folks that make up the brunt of the country. 

I think Axl is much more real than Trump is. At least Axl grew up in a lower middle class family and rose to to the top. Axl knows what it's like to live in poverty. Trump doesn't. Trump made fun of a reporter with a disability, which is something that is very personal to me. Trump grew up rich. He doesn't know anything about the struggles from hardworking folks. My parents came from a foreign country. My father is a blue collar worker and was the only supporting my family. I know what it's like to grow up poor and to see what a true work ethic is like. 

 

[vloors]

28 minutes ago, downzy said:

Sorry, but this is nonsense. 

Nobody is forced to follow Axl on twitter. You have the freedom not to listen.

If you don’t want something shoved down your throat, don’t open your mouth. 

Its unavoidable dont you see?

His tweets are put on every gnr forum, every music website, every news website and even the news on television. People are following him for his music endeavors not his random political rants.

Its truly unfortunate that this is all the news we get from him.

[guitarpatch]

6 minutes ago, vloors said:

Its unavoidable dont you see?

His tweets are put on every gnr forum, every music website, every news website and even the news on television. People are following him for his music endeavors not his random political rants.

Its truly unfortunate that this is all the news we get from him.

So when they released Civil War during the Gulf War did you have a problem with that? 

[vloors]

6 minutes ago, guitarpatch said:

So when they released Civil War during the Gulf War did you have a problem with that? 

Lets have the spin crew jump on the tailcoat hey.

I was responding to downzy and no I dont have a problem with political music. I do have a problem with a musician who refuses to release any music and does nothing but rants about politicians while typing like a 14 year old girl on Twitter.